Job summary
Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary
Band 2/3 depending on qualifications and experience - see job description and specification for more details
We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Dispenser to support and enhance our technical teams based at Fairfield General Hospital and Rochdale Infirmary Hospital. You will be required to work at both sites.
Your role will involve the dispensing and labelling of a wide range of medicines for in-patients, out-patients and discharges, working at ward level as part of a discharge team, greeting patients at the pharmacy reception where you will receive and issue prescriptions.
This post will commence September 2025.
Main duties of the job
You will need good communication skills and a pleasant telephone manner. You must be able to work accurately and quickly under pressure and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service.
Previous pharmacy experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided, plus you will be required to study for and gain the NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Services. If you already hold a level 4 qualification you may be required to self-fund this qualification.
Candidates with the NVQ2 qualification in pharmacy services and the relevant pharmacy experience will be appointed to the band 3 post.
There will be a requirement to participate in extended hours working including late nights, weekends, and bank holidays on a rotational basis.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, religion, marital status, social back ground or trade union membership.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to work alone in an accurate and systematic way. Ability to work well in a team in a busy environment
- Ability to show initiative in dealing with non-routine activities
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good timekeeping skills
- Trustworthy with a strong sense of responsibility
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the range of duties involved in the post
Desirable
- Experience in Pharmacy across any sector
Qualifications
Essential
- Math's and English GCSE or equivalent (A-C Grades)
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards* (*This is a mandatory qualification for this role. The postholder will be expected to undertake this qualification upon successful recruitment. Training will be provided)
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Attention to detail
- Able to work alone in an accurate and systematic way. Ability to work well in a team in a busy environment
- Ability to show initiative in dealing with non-routine activities
- Good problem-solving skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good timekeeping skills
- Trustworthy with a strong sense of responsibility
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of the range of duties involved in the post
Desirable
- Experience in Pharmacy across any sector
Qualifications
Essential
- Math's and English GCSE or equivalent (A-C Grades)
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in pharmacy services or working towards* (*This is a mandatory qualification for this role. The postholder will be expected to undertake this qualification upon successful recruitment. Training will be provided)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).